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Regional - The Japan Times - 4 hours ago

Japan's O'Leary beats world No. 1 Dora to take first surfing tour win

World No. 2 Gabriela Bryan won the women's event with a hard-fought victory over Australian world No. 1 Molly Picklum.

Regional - The Japan Times - 6 hours ago

Fukushima soil delivered to Ishiba's office for reuse

With few willing to take the contaminated earth, the government took it upon itself to reuse some of the soil to show it is not dangerous.

Regional - The Japan Times - 6 hours ago

Kansai Electric eyes next-generation reactor at plant in Fukui Prefecture

This is the first concrete move toward building a new reactor in the country since the March 2011 disaster.

Regional - The Japan Times - 8 hours ago

What to pack if you are heading to the Fuji Rock Festival

With Fuji Rock happening next weekend, a few essential items will go a long way in making your festival experience a rousing success. As of July 19, the forecast for Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, is looking good (if not a little on the hot side). Keep in mind that the weather in the mountains can change quickly and it is typhoon season in Japan, so be prepared for anything.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

Scottie Scheffler holds lead at midway point of British Open

Dodging rain at times, Scheffler shot a 7-under-par 64, moving into the top spot in his bid for a second major championship of the year.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

Amid searing summer heat, eel restaurants draw crowds on Day of Ox

Japanese people have a tradition of eating nutritious grilled eels, believed to be good for restoring energy, on the midsummer Day of the Ox.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

Dominant Pogacar not in a giving mood as Tour lead swells

After storming to his fourth stage victory, the three-time Tour de France winner dismissed the idea that he should back off to spare his competitors.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

Seiya Suzuki's three-run homer helps Cubs snap Red Sox's 10-game streak

The home run was the Japanese slugger's 26th of the season.

Regional - The Japan Times - 9 hours ago

'Frightening': Trump's historic power grab worries experts

The Republican leader has spent six months testing the limits of his authority like no other modern U.S. president.

Regional - The Japan Times - 10 hours ago

Japan's minority government faces election snub as economic storm brews

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's LDP and its partner Komeito are forecast to lose their majority in a repeat of last year's Lower House election.

Regional - The Japan Times - 10 hours ago

Ishiba's future in balance as polls hint at rout in Upper House election

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty gritty of policy, cigarettes and making models, but his dream job as Japanese leader could go up in smoke this weekend.

Regional - The Japan Times - 12 hours ago

Trump aims tariff double whammy at industries and nations by Aug. 1

In addition to measures on copper, the U.S. has discussed making announcements on lumber, chips, critical minerals and drugs in that order, though this may change.

Regional - The Japan Times - 12 hours ago

Indie game studios battle for piece of Switch 2 success

With Nintendo game sales long dominated by in-house franchises, it can be hard for outsiders to break through.

Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

U.S. firms to develop Syria energy master plan after Trump lifts sanctions

The partnership is aimed at rebuilding the country's energy infrastructure after it was shattered by 14 years of civil war.

Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

Defiant Bolsonaro says he is the one to stop Lula, China and Trump tariffs

Brazil's right-wing former president cast himself as the man to renegotiate U.S. tariffs, curb Chinese influence and beat back leftists in Brazil.

Regional - The Japan Times - 13 hours ago

U.S. announces Syria-Israel truce as new clashes rock Druze heartland

At least 638 people have died since Sunday in violence between the Druze and Bedouins, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

G20 communique delivers rare show of unity amid Trump trade war

U.S. tariffs have strained the G20’s multilateral foundations and complicated South Africa’s efforts as this year’s rotating president to keep the group’s agenda on course.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence and Zen?

The Indian nationalist’s beliefs hewed close to certain aspects of Zen thought, particularly his fearlessness in the face of death.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

Australia confident issues raised in U.S. AUKUS review will be resolved

Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd said his country is working with the Pentagon on the U.S. Defense Department's review of the AUKUS submarine project.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for U.S. military tech support

The revelations also prompted U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to order a two-week review of Pentagon cloud deals.

Regional - The Japan Times - 14 hours ago

Trump sues Wall Street Journal over Epstein report, seeks $10 billion

The newspaper said that Trump in 2003 sent Jeffrey Epstein a birthday greeting that included a sexually suggestive drawing and a reference to secrets they shared.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

Touring the Silk Road without leaving Tokyo

Located near Higashinakano Station, Pao Compound is an eclectic mix of restaurants, event spaces and an affinity for cultural exploration.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

Ishiba and Bessent say 'good' trade agreement still possible

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent to continue talks vigorously with Japan’s chief negotiator to achieve a mutually beneficial agreement.

Regional - The Japan Times - 15 hours ago

In Gaza-made obi, Palestinian embroidery meets Japanese kimono

Kimono sashes from the Palestinian Embroidery Obi Project combine Japanese materials with Middle Eastern designs.

Regional - The Japan Times - 23 hours ago

Dancers, festivals and one very useful Japanese grammar point

From Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri to Tokyo’s Sumida fireworks, Japan’s summer festivals offer history, spectacle and a chance to learn some vocabulary.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Mizuho partners with SoftBank on AI to boost efficiency

Mizuho will be the first in the financial sector to introduce artificial intelligence that is being developed jointly by SoftBank and OpenAI.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Torrential rain pounds South Korea for third day as thousands take shelter

Warnings of torrential rain remained in effect for most of the country's western and southern regions.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

As rice shortage hits donations, food banks urge politicians to tackle poverty

Food banks are struggling to secure rice and other food items to distribute to people in need as inflation has put a dent in donations.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Seven and I risks becoming buyout target again if turnaround fails

Seven and I Holdings remains a buyout target in the eyes of some investors, who say new suitors may emerge unless the operator of 7-Eleven turns around its business.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japan Football Association planning to join Asia bid for 2046 World Cup

The JFA aims to be part of a joint bid including other East Asian countries as well as ASEAN members.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Rapidus reports 2-nanometer progress, moving Japan closer to semiconductor goals

Uncertainty about U.S. President Donald Trump’s willingness to defend Taiwan in the event of an attack is among motivations for Japan’s efforts to build its own foundry.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Sunken WWII Japanese warship Teruzuki found off Solomon Islands

The Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer was discovered at a depth of more than 800 meters off the small island nation northeast of Australia.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

The self as a muse: Leonard Foujita's world in paintings and photos

“Foujita: Painting and Photography” at Tokyo Station Gallery is being billed as the first exploration of the artist as a photographer and has been a decade in the making.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Cool to be square: A block of tofu with veggies to chill your summer

Bank on the cold, silky bean curd to help you combat the season's soaring temperatures.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japanese markets brace for triple whammy if opposition wins big

Bonds, stocks and the yen could be destabilized if spendthrift parties gain influence.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Man acquitted in retrial over 1986 murder of school girl

Shoshi Maekawa was previously found guilty and served a prison sentence.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japan official urges China to expand foreign investment quota

China has been easing its strict controls over capital outflows in recent years.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

U.S. House Republicans pass Trump plan to cut foreign aid and public broadcasting

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 216 to 213 in favor of the funding cut package, with only two Republicans voting against it.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

British media hails 'beautiful craziness' of England's shootout victory

The Zurich shootout featured 14 penalties before England prevailed 3-2 with Lionesses goalkeeper Hannah Hampton emerging as the unlikely hero.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japan's smaller firms say they are ready to adapt to Trump tariffs

Millions of small- and medium-sized firms that make up 99.7% of Japan's companies are world-class in their specialist niche, giving rise to confidence about weathering tariffs.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Vingegaard and team get a taste of their own medicine on the Tour

Vingegaard was left shattered by Pogacar's brutal attack in the climb up to Hautacam in the 12th stage, leaving the two-time champion 3:31 behind his rival in the standings.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Packed British Open leaderboard as McIlroy scrambles to stay in touch

After early sunshine on the Dunluce Links, heavy rain and wind made conditions difficult for the players.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

The 'Trump Doctrine' is wishful thinking

The Donald Trump-ordered strikes on Iran, claimed to prove a unique “Trump Doctrine,” ignore decades of failed U.S. attempts to force adversaries to back down.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Six years on, victims of fatal Kyoto Animation attack remembered

Some 150 people including bereaved relatives and employees attended the ceremony at the former site of the studio, offering silent prayers.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Emperor emeritus diagnosed with another heart disorder

In 2022, the emperor emeritus was diagnosed with right heart failure caused by tricuspid valve insufficiency.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Emperor emeritus leaves hospital after heart treatment

In 2022, the emperor emeritus was diagnosed with right heart failure caused by tricuspid valve insufficiency.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Marathon world record-holder Chepngetich suspended over banned substance

Women's marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for the presence and use of the prohibited substance hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Concerns grow in Japan over possible Russian interference in Sunday’s election

A blog post from a member of the Japan Institute of Law and Information Systems went viral for stating Russian bots were interfering in the upcoming Upper House election.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Fukoku Life plans to step up Japanese government bond purchases

The insurer's plan to purchase more Japanese super-long bonds comes amid concerns a defeat for the ruling coalition in the Upper House election may lead to looser fiscal policy.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Rainy season ends in the Kanto region, a day earlier than average

Areas from southern Tohoku to the Kyushu region are expected to see extremely hot days next week.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Chiefs ace Rice gets 30-day jail term for hit-and-run crash

The Chiefs ace left the scene of the crash in Dallas on March 30 last year after racing in his Lamborghini at speeds of up to 191 kilometers per hour.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Finance minister says tariffs not right tool to fix trade imbalances

Katsunobu Kato's comments come as the global economy braces for higher U.S. tariffs.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Couche-Tard’s failed bid for Seven and I sparks debate over foreign acquisitions

Couche-Tard's acquisition failure is seen as running counter to the broader trend in the investing landscape in Japan.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

U.S. health department hands over Medicaid personal data to ICE

The move marks an escalation in U.S. President Donald Trump's hard-line immigration policies.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Parties vow measures to tackle falling birth rate

Last year, Japan recorded fewer than 700,000 births for the first time.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Trump faces backlash as 69% believe Epstein details concealed, poll finds

Close to two-thirds of Republicans surveyed think the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is hiding details on Jeffrey Epstein's business.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Shiga government ordered to compensate ex-assistant nurse acquitted of murder

The plaintiff side argued the police officers who were in charge of investigating the former assistant nurse intentionally led her to make a false confession.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Deal being finalized to return Damian Lillard to Trail Blazers

Lillard, who turned 35 on Tuesday, saw his season come to an abrupt end on April 27 after a torn left Achilles tendon knocked him out of the rest of the playoffs.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

People with intellectual disabilities create election dictionary

The dictionary contains about 170 election-related terms, such as "the right to vote," "candidate" and "democracy."

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Trump’s U-turn on Nvidia spurs talk of grand bargain with China

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the administration wanted Chinese developers "addicted” to American technology.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Pioneering skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies while paragliding in Italy

The Austrian made headlines around the world in October 2012 when he jumped from a balloon 38 km above Earth, becoming the first skydiver to break the sound barrier.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

A trade deal fumble could be Ishiba’s last mistake

Ishiba already leads a coalition that lacks a majority in the Lower House, and another bad showing Sunday will likely mean Japan is looking for its third leader in as many years.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Caitlin Clark to miss WNBA All-Star Game and 3-point contest after injury

Clark, 23, sustained the injury in the final minute of Indiana's 85-77 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday in Boston.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Japan voters see little hope for tariff reprieve in carmaker Mazda's hometown

The economic engine of Hiroshima Prefecture faces U.S. tariffs of 25% on cars, a dispiriting prospect for an electorate already battling inflation.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Sega’s first Japan store signals ‘immersive entertainment’ push

Opened on July 18 in the Shibuya Parco building, the video game company’s brick-and-mortar venture hints at a broader trend in Japan’s gaming landscape.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

'A trap' Asylum seekers arrested after attending U.S. court hearings

Homeland Security agents have adopted the tactic of waiting outside immigration courts nationwide and arresting migrants as they leave at the end of mandatory asylum hearings.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

England beats Sweden in sensational shootout to reach Women's Euro semis

The shootout was a thrilling climax to a game in which England teetered on the brink of elimination, only to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Trump's approval on immigration falls to lowest level of his term: poll

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a nationwide campaign to arrest migrants in the country illegally, executing raids featuring masked officials at work sites.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

In Upper House race, younger voters in Tokyo turn to DPP for new direction

Many younger voters, especially in the capital, are drawn to the party's idea that the working generation must be supported for the sake of everyone.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

Inflation stays elevated after easing from two-year high

Japan’s key price measure cooled a tad more than expected while remaining well above the Bank of Japan’s target.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

U.S. does not support Israel's Syria strikes as Sharaa vows to protect Druze

Israel launched airstrikes in Damascus on Wednesday, saying it aimed to protect Syrian Druze, a part of a minority that also has followers in Lebanon and Israel.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 day ago

U.S. eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year

Washington has scaled back its participation this year, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent skipping a G20 event twice this year so far.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japan insurer to launch policy linked to bear culling

The move comes as the revised wildlife protection and management law is set to take effect in September.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Pasona to open resort on Awaji Island

The opening ceremony for Hatake no Resort Sansan Villa was held on Wednesday.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

World-first IVF trial reduces risk of babies inheriting diseases

The results raise hopes that women with mutations in their mitochondrial DNA could one day have children without passing debilitating or deadly diseases on to the children.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Idol-pop project redefines kawaii for the TikTok generation

Kawaii Lab main producer Misa Kimura, a former idol herself, is giving her performers more control over their image and sound.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Kawaii Lab redefines idol pop for the TikTok generation

The idol-pop project's main producer, Misa Kimura a former idol herself is giving her performers more control over their image and sound.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

CDP leader criticizes ‘Japanese First’ policy and calls for inclusive society

Foreign residents are critical to maintaining Japan’s economy, said Yoshihiko Noda, as he issued a call on the campaign trail for a multicultural society that respects minorities.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Sanseito third-most popular party in Upper House race: poll

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party remained the front-runner at 20.9%, albeit down 3.6 points from June.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Highlight videos online playing big role in Upper House election

Social media is increasingly impacting election results in Japan amid the growing popularity of YouTube and other video-sharing sites.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Trump tariffs fail to register with Japanese voters ahead of key election

Only 8% of voters surveyed by NHK rated tariffs as their top priority.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

New Delhi's river divers risk health in polluted waters, seeking treasures

Hundreds of divers hunt for coins, trinkets, discarded bottles and shards of metal and wood that can be sold in the capital's booming scrap market.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Pakistan's quiet solar rush puts pressure on national grid

Solar power more than doubled to 24% of Pakistan's energy mix in the first five months of 2025, becoming the largest source of energy production for the first time.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

From stalking to death threats, female candidates still face harassment

As Japan aims to increase the number of women in politics, addressing the issue of unwanted attention from men remains a challenge.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

South Korea retries ex-spy chief over 1979 presidential assassination

Park had ruled the country with an iron fist for more than 15 years when he was shot and killed by his head of intelligence and trusted aide Kim at a dinner in 1979.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Nuclear deterrence 'cannot save humanity,' Nihon Hidankyo member says

Masako Wada urged policymakers around the world to "take the leadership ... toward human society free of nuclear weapons."

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japan's rice farmers are confounded by Shinjiro Koizumi’s policies

Farming communities, a key base for the Liberal Democratic Party, are increasingly voicing their distress at how the rice situation is being handled.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Air India junior pilot asked why captain turned off fuel switches, sources say

While fuel supply to the engines was restored about 10 seconds later, it was too late to avert the June 12 crash that killed 260 people.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Tigers focused on getting back to playoffs and contending for World Series

At 59-38, Detroit owns the majors' best record and sent six All-Stars to Atlanta.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Tokyo nabs four spots on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list

Two of the city’s bars, Bar Benfiddich and Virtu, drop ranks while this year’s list showcases a wider diversity with several new entries from places like Jakarta and Bengaluru.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

South Korea's top court clears Samsung chairman Lee in 2015 fraud case

The Supreme Court's verdict permanently removes a long-running legal distraction for Lee as Samsung plays catch-up in a global race to develop cutting-edge AI chips.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japan Inc. takes global credit by storm with record sales

More and more Japanese companies are heading overseas to borrow as their local market is becoming too volatile and rates are rising.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

In uncertain times, Japan needs responsible leadership

As a responsible political party, the LDP is determined to consistently pursue policies that are accountable to future generations.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Japanese firms in China wary after Astellas employee spy conviction

"We don't know what actions (by the Astellas employee) were considered a problem" by Chinese authorities, a senior official of a Japanese manufacturer stationed in Beijing said.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Akutagawa and Naoki award decision marks rare absence of literary prizewinners

Selection committee members were disappointed by the lack of a majority vote in the second round, insisting that the nominated works moved many readers and were worth reading.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Italy celebrates after ending 28-year wait to return to Euro semifinals

The raucous Italian crowd urged their players on, with chants of "forza Italia" and the Stade de Geneve lit up when Cristiana Girelli found the net twice in the second half.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

China is winning Donald Trump’s trade war

While China does not want a trade war or to decouple, it is willing to risk a trade war that the United States may lose and it would rather decouple than kowtow to Trump.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

Little-known U.N. Command bases in Japan play a critical security role in Asia

The United Nations Command-Rear is a small multinational team that works quietly to ensure peace and stability in the region.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

How schools are being built for extreme heat without air conditioning

With techniques such as cross-ventilation and materials such as clay, architects around the world are adapting schools to climate change without the use of air conditioning.

Regional - The Japan Times - 2 days ago

‘Love Doesn't Matter to Me’: Romance takes a backseat to female friendship

In Aya Igashi’s unconventional coming-of-age drama, not all people deserve forgiveness and not all women need love to thrive.